Tuesday, May 24, 2016

As GSOFamilies has grown, I am looking for a few volunteers to help me with the groups. Time commitment varies, I have tried to include as much information as possible in this post, but if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me GSOFamilies@gmail.com and we can chat! I firmly believe that this group has grown and thrived because of all of the people involved in making it a supportive, informative, helpful community. If you have a few minutes, or a few hours, to commit to helping the group continue to grow, let's work together! Ideally I would like to find several volunteers for each position, and I will work with you on training and being part of the team.

POSITION: Best of Greensboro Assistant

Purpose: The purpose of the Best of Greensboro Assistant is to help me update and organize the Best of Greensboro directory on www.GSOFamilies.com

Duties: The Best of Greensboro Assistant will help compile recommendations from our Facebook group to update the Best of Greensboro directory.

Time Commitment: Varies - The more time available, the faster the task will be completed!

Description: You do not need to have website technical knowledge for this position! I'd love some help just compiling information into the proper format so I can just paste it into the website. There are existing posts you can pull information and recommendations from, or you can create new posts to gather new suggestions for Best of Greensboro. I'm flexible! Email me with interest! GSOFamilies@gmail.com

POSITION: Event Coordinator
*Multiple Positions Open!

Purpose: The purpose of the Event Coordinator is to provide options and activities and events for local families to have the opportunity to meet each other.

Duties: The event coordinator will plan and schedule at least one event per calendar month.

Time Commitment: One event or activity per month, on an ongoing basis. If you choose to plan additional events, that's fine too!

Description: Keep it simple! It can be a family event, an adult event, a moms-only or dads-only event, or really anything you're willing to plan and invite others to attend with you. Our community is unique because we encompass both online interaction and in-person activities. If there's something you like to do on your own with friends, with your significant other, or with your family, and you don't mind inviting others to accompany you, this is the volunteer position for you! What about a day trip to the zoo? A morning at the Science Center? A playdate at the park? Coffee with the girls? Date night with other couples? Girls night out? A trip to the movies? Skating? There's so many possibilities in this area! If you are interested in inviting others to join you at an event you'd be doing anyway, at least once per month, let me know! GSOFamilies@gmail.com (Note: Events will be shared across GSOFamilies sites)

POSITION: Pinterest Pinner

Purpose: The purpose of the Pinterest Pinner is to pin relevant and applicable pins and information for the Greensboro and Triad area to the GSOFamilies pinterest board.

Duties: The Pinterest Pinner is responsible for pinning new posts to the GSOFamilies Pinterest board at least once a week.

Time Commitment: A few minutes each week

Description: If you're a fan of using Pinterest, this volunteer position is for you! You'll be added to the GSOFamilies group board, and can pin information relevant to families in the Greensboro and Triad area. Email me with interest! GSOFamilies@gmail.com

POSITION: Instagrammer

Purpose: The purpose of the Instagrammer is to actively participate in the Instagram community, like relevant and applicable posts, and share information for the Greensboro and Triad area to the GSOFamilies Instagram account.

Duties: The Instagrammer is responsible for participating in the Instagram social community as frequently as possible, at least twice a week.

Time Commitment: A few minutes each week

Description: If you're a fan of using Instagram, this volunteer position is for you! You'll be given access to the GSOFamilies Instagram account, and can like, comment, hashtag, and share information relevant to families in the Greensboro and Triad area. Email me with interest! GSOFamilies@gmail.com

POSITION: Twitter Tweeter

Purpose: The purpose of the Twitter Tweeter is to actively participate in the Twitter social community, favorite relevant and applicable posts, and retweet information for the Greensboro and Triad area to the GSOFamilies Twitter account.

Duties: The Twitter Tweeter is responsible for participating in the Twitter social community as frequently as possible, at least twice a week.

Time Commitment: A few minutes each week

Description: If you're a fan of using Twitter, this volunteer position is for you! You'll be given access to the GSOFamilies Twitter account, and can favorite, engage in conversation, hashtag, retweet, and share information relevant to families in the Greensboro and Triad area. Email me with interest! GSOFamilies@gmail.com

POSITION: Guest Blogger

Purpose: The purpose of the Guest Blogger is to submit short reviews and personal experiences with attractions and events in the Triad area and elsewhere for inclusion on our website under the Travel or Local Outings headings.

Duties: Guest Bloggers can submit as many or as few posts as they wish, at any time interval.

Time Commitment: The amount of time to write one post (you can see examples on www.GSOFamilies.com just click on Travel or Local Outings)

Description: If you enjoy sharing your experiences and opinions with others, this is the position for you. The time commitment is minimal - just visit a local park, attraction, event, etc. and write a short post about your family's experience. Or, if you take a day trip or a vacation, write about your adventures - including where you stayed and what you did. Families are ALWAYS looking for personal recommendations! Email me with interest - GSOFamilies@gmail.com

I will also be looking for assistance with events, marketing, and charitable drives at various times throughout the year. If you have ideas or a desire to work on a larger-scale project for the community, please contact me so we can chat and brainstorm!

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Vote below for the best restaurant for Italian food in Greensboro. We will host regular polls to help add to our GSOFamilies Best of Greensboro listings. Be sure to follow our Facebook page for questions so you can comment with your favorites, then check back for our poll to help determine the Best of Greensboro! Vote below, or click this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G8L9MQ3 and vote to see responses!

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Here are all the summer movies for kids in Greensboro! If we missed any, please let us know. Please consider calling the theater to confirm showtimes and movies as they are subject to change. GSOFamilies is not responsible for any changes to the schedules below. Visit our Facebook group or Meetup Group to find other families to meet at these events!

The Summer Kid Series 2016. Every Thursday @ 10:00AM from Thursday June 9 through Thursday, August 11, 2016
$1.00 Admission Only / $4.00 includes admission, special drink, and special popcorn plus tax.

June 9 - The Croods
June 16 - Epic
June 23 - Home
June 30 - How to Train Your Dragon 2
July 7 - Kung Fu Panda 1
July 14 - Monsters vs. Aliens
July 21 - Rio 2
July 28 - The Peanuts Movie
August 4 - The Penguins of Madagascar
August 11 - Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip

The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Carolina Kids Club, running for five Wednesday mornings this summer. Each G-rated, family-friendly, animated Disney movie will be preceded by exciting, kid-focused, live stage entertainment from Mad Science and lobby fun from Bricks 4 Kidz leading up to the show. Carolina Kids Club doors open at 9:00am; stage games and live entertainment begin at 9:30am; movies begin between 10:15 and 10:30, with events ending by noon. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Daytime parking is available in the parking deck located at the corner of Washington and Greene Streets and in metered spaces around the Theatre.
Tickets are only $5.00 and include a kids’ snack pack! Five-packs of tickets are $20.
Contact the box office for tickets by phone at 336-333-2605, online, or in person Mon-Fri from noon-5pm. For group tickets, contact Box Office Manager Rachelle Walsh at 336-333-2600 x 5.
The Carolina Kids Club is supported by the Lincoln Financial Foundation, ArtsGreensboro, and Bricks 4 Kidz.

Summer Movie Clubhouse 2016
All shows at 10 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays
10 Fun Films for Kids, all rated G or PG
$5 for ten movies if purchased in advance, or $1 per show
For more info, see a theater manager, or visit www.cinemark.com
Visit this link for a coupon for $1 off a Movie Snack Pack http://www.cinemark.com/images/smc2016/2016%20SMC%20-%20160.pdf

June 7 and 9 – Paddington
June 14 and 16 – Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
June 21 and 23 – The Peanuts Movie Dream Big
June 28 and 30 - Pan
July 5 and 7 – Home
July 12 and 14 – The BoxTrolls
July 19 and 21 – The Sandlot
July 26 and 28 - Norm of the North
August 2 and 4 - Shaun the Sheep Movie
August 9 and 11 – Max

Don't forget about Geeksboro. They have lots of events for kids (check their page), and we are including the Summertime Brew n' View series here, a 14-week film festival that runs all summer long on Saturdays at 8:30 pm! EACH $6 TICKET INCLUDES A FREE BEVERAGE!Note: I've removed the R-rated movies from the list, please view the website for complete listings.

June 14 and 15 – The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
June 21 and 22 - Space Jam
June 28 and 29 – How to Train Your Dragon 2
July 5 and 6 - Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
July 12 and 13 - Penguins of Madagascar
July 19 and 20 - Happy Feet Two
July 26 and 27 - Hotel Transylvania 2
August 2 and 3 - Home
August 9 and 10 - The Peanuts Movie Dream Big
August 16 and 17 - Minions

June 15 - Horton Hears A Who
June 22 - Home
June 29 - The Sandlot
July 6 - Hotel Transylvania
July 13 - Peanuts
July 20 - Minions
July 27 - Shrek
August 3 - Goosebumps
August 10 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2: Revenge Of The Leftovers
August 17 - Alvin And the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
August 24 - Paul Blart Mall Cop

Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets available for purchase at the box office and all movies start at 10:00 am. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. Each week both movies play on both days. All movies are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and are rated G or PG.

June 14 and 15 - The Lego Movie
June 14 and 15 - Max
June 21 and 22 - Goosebumps
June 21 and 22 - Iron Giant: Signature Edition
June 28 and 29 - Pan
June 28 and 29 - The Smurfs 2
July 5 and 6 - Despicable Me 2
July 5 and 6 - Home
July 12 and 13 - Minions
July 12 and 13 - The Peanuts Movie
July 19 and 20 - Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
July 19 and 20 - Curious George
July 26 and 27 - The Book of Life
July 26 and 27 - Hotel Transylvania 2
August 2 and 3 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
August 2 and 3 - Shaun the Sheep
August 9 and 10 - The Croods
August 9 and 10 - Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets available for purchase at the box office and all movies start at 10:00 am. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. Each week both movies play on both days. All movies are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and are rated G or PG.

June 14 and 15 - The Lego Movie
June 14 and 15 - Max
June 21 and 22 - Goosebumps
June 21 and 22 - Iron Giant: Signature Edition
June 28 and 29 - Pan
June 28 and 29 - The Smurfs 2
July 5 and 6 - Despicable Me 2
July 5 and 6 - Home
July 12 and 13 - Minions
July 12 and 13 - The Peanuts Movie
July 19 and 20 - Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
July 19 and 20 - Curious George
July 26 and 27 - The Book of Life
July 26 and 27 - Hotel Transylvania 2
August 2 and 3 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
August 2 and 3 - Shaun the Sheep
August 9 and 10 - The Croods
August 9 and 10 - Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

Don't forget about this place! While they aren't running specials for kids movies this summer, tickets are $2 all the time, except on Tuesdays when they are only $1. They do have kids movies playing, so check their website for showtimes.

Contribute Now!

GSOFamilies is FREE to everyone to access; however, it is not free to run. If you'd like to contribute to GSOFamilies, it would be greatly appreciated! Funds will go to the costs associated with running GSOFamilies, keeping the Meetup group running without having to require membership dues, and maintaining the website. Your support is appreciated, and all contributors will be thanked via our website and social media pages. THANK YOU! Amazon Payments and Paypal Payments options below, for your security: